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Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward 1879–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1879

Birth Location: Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 18 Dec 1981

Death Location: Albany, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Jefferson Hale

Mother: Sarah Jack

Spouse(s): Frank Ward

Children(s): Frances Ward

In 1879, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward entered the world in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA, born to Jefferson Hale And Sarah Ann Jack. In 1880, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA. In 1904, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward established residence. Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward married Frank Ward, and had children including Frances E Ward. Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward passed away in 1981 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward entered the world in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA, born to Jefferson Hale And Sarah Ann Jack.
  • In 1880, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1904, Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward established residence.
  • Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward married Frank Ward, and had children including Frances E Ward.
  • Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward passed away in 1981 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jefferson Hale
1852–1885
Birth Location: Linn County, Oregon, USA
JH
Sarah Jack
1858–1885
Birth Location: Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America
SJ

Spouses(s)

Frank Ward
1877–1937
Birth Location: Oregon, United States of America
FW

Children(s)

Frances Ward
1904–
Birth Location: Salem, Oregon, USA
FW

Sylvia Ward's Ancestors

Self
Sylvia Ward
1879–1981
Birth Place: Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
Parents
Jefferson Hale
1852–1885
Linn County, Oregon, USA
Sarah (Ann) Jack
1858–1885
Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America
Grandparents
Elias Hale
1827–1853
Clark Co., Indiana, USA
Elizabeth McKINLEY
1833–
Indiana, Indiana, USA
Nathaniel (Daniel (Trail 1847)) Jack
1817–1857
Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Jane) Liggett
1816–1894
Pettis County, Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jonathon Liggett
1790–1868
Elizabeth Fanning
1789–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvia Ward's Descendants

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Sylvia (Ressie Hale) Ward (16 Jun 1879–18 Dec 1981) m. Frank Ward (May 1877–31 May 1937)
  1. 1. Frances (E) Ward 1904–

Sylvia Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1879
16 Jun 1879
Birth of Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
1904
abt 1904
Age 25
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 31
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Salem Ward 3, Marion, Oregon, USA
Salem Ward 3, Marion, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Salem Ward 2, Marion, Oregon, USA
Salem Ward 2, Marion, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 61
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Albany E P 4, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
Albany E P 4, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 72
Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward resided here in Oregon
Oregon
1981
18 Dec 1981
Age 102
Death of Sylvia Ressie Hale Ward in Linn County, Oregon, USA
Linn County, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03371; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-4
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem Ward 2, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T625_1498; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 343
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0303; FHL microfilm: 2341685
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem Ward 3, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T624_1284; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375297
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922, Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics; Portland, OR, USA; Oregon, Birth Records, 1903-1918
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1981; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, USA; ,0.39347127,0.33699295,0.5065962&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1199; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 22-5
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1904
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922, Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics; Portland, OR, USA; Oregon, Birth Records, 1903-1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salem Ward 3, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem Ward 3, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T624_1284; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375297

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salem Ward 2, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem Ward 2, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T625_1498; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 343

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0303; FHL microfilm: 2341685

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03371; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Albany E P 4, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03371; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1199; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 22-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Albany
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1981; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, USA; ,0.39347127,0.33699295,0.5065962&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1981
    Event Place: Linn County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1981; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, USA; ,0.39347127,0.33699295,0.5065962&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Albany, Linn County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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